2011 BMW 535 i xDrive vs. 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive
To start off, both 2011 BMW 535 i xDrive and 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 BMW 535 i xDrive and 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive weights approximately 215 kg more than 2011 BMW 535 i xDrive.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 406 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 i xDrive | 2011 BMW 535 i Gran Turismo xDrive | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 535 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
